Kerri Evelyn Harris

Kerri Evelyn Harris

Democratic Party

Delaware House of Representatives District 32

Tenure

2022 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Andria Bennett

Compensation

Base salary

$50,678/year

Per diem

$No per diem is paid.

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Air Force

Contact

Official website

Official Facebook

Official Instagram

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

Campaign Instagram

Personal Facebook

Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic Party) is a member of the Delaware House of Representatives, representing District 32. She assumed office on November 9, 2022. Her current term ends on November 3, 2026.

Harris (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Delaware House of Representatives to represent District 32. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Harris began serving as House majority leader on January 14, 2025.

Biography

Kerri Evelyn Harris served in the U.S. Air Force. Harris' career experience includes working as a loadmaster with the U.S. Air Force, the program director of Achievement Matter, and the operations director of the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League. Harris has been affiliated with the Delaware Chapter of the MidAtlantic Justice Coalition and has served as the board vice-president of the Delaware Center for Justice.

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: [email protected].

2023-2024

Harris was assigned to the following committees:

• House Agriculture Committee
• Health & Human Development Committee, Vice Chair
• Housing & Community Affairs Committee
• Natural Resources Committee
• Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure Committee
• House Veterans Affairs Committee

Elections

2024

See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 32

Incumbent Kerri Evelyn Harris defeated Amy Spampinato in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 32 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kerri Evelyn Harris (D)	61.9	4,786
		Amy Spampinato (R)	38.1	2,945

---

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,731
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kerri Evelyn Harris advanced from the Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 32.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Amy Spampinato advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 32.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Harris in this election.

2022

See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 32

Kerri Evelyn Harris defeated Cheryl Precourt in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 32 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kerri Evelyn Harris (D)	58.0	2,691
		Cheryl Precourt (R)	42.0	1,951

---

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,642
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 32

Kerri Evelyn Harris defeated Phil McGinnis, Lamont Pierce, and LaVaughn McCutchen in the Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 32 on September 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kerri Evelyn Harris	64.6	725
	Submit photo	Phil McGinnis	24.0	270
	Submit photo	Lamont Pierce	6.8	76
	Submit photo	LaVaughn McCutchen	4.6	52

---

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,123
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Cheryl Precourt advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 32.

2018

See also: United States Senate election in Delaware, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Delaware

Incumbent Tom Carper defeated Robert Arlett, Demitri Theodoropoulos, and Nadine Frost in the general election for U.S. Senate Delaware on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Carper (D)	60.0	217,385
		Robert Arlett (R)	37.8	137,127
		Demitri Theodoropoulos (G)	1.2	4,170
		Nadine Frost (L)	1.1	3,910

---

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 362,592 (100.00% precincts reporting)
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Delaware

Incumbent Tom Carper defeated Kerri Evelyn Harris in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Delaware on September 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Carper	64.6	53,635
		Kerri Evelyn Harris	35.4	29,407

---

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 83,042
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Tykiem Booker (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Delaware

Robert Arlett defeated Gene Truono and Roque De La Fuente in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Delaware on September 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Arlett	66.8	25,284
		Gene Truono	28.0	10,588
		Roque De La Fuente	5.3	1,998

---

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 37,870
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Chuck Boyce (R)

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Kerri Evelyn Harris did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

2022

Kerri Evelyn Harris did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2018

The following campaign themes were taken from Harris' campaign website.

“	Our Health Agenda Health care is a right. Currently too many of our neighbors have to decide whether to go to the doctor or pay their rent. No matter one’s income, we have to work together to ensure people can get the treatment they need to thrive, tackle substance abuse issues, support their kids, and strengthen their communities. Delaware, let’s Dare to Act for: Free access to a ”Medicare-for-All” system that includes dental and vision, while also expanding mental health Allowing people to buy cheaper prescription drugs from Canada Protecting a woman’s right to choose Eliminating racial and socio-economic disparities in the healthcare system Protecting Medicaid funding Preventing “Big Pharma” from price gouging Increasing taxes and fees on opioids to pay for drug treatment and prevention (without costs being shifted to the consumer) Banning “gag clauses” that stop pharmacists from sharing information about cheaper generic drugs with consumers Our Economic Agenda In Delaware, we have so many dedicated and hardworking individuals who want to put in a hard day’s work and all they ask is an honest day’s pay. One of the best ways to tackle crime, advance education for our youth, and have a bright financial future is to focus on fair jobs for all those who seek them. Delaware, let’s Dare to Act for: Raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour (and indexing it to inflation) Earned sick leave for all workers Paid parental leave for births and/or adoptions A well designed job guarantee program (i.e. a job for anyone that seeks employment) Expanding employee ownership centers and worker-owned cooperatives Strengthening labor and union rights Investing in infrastructure such as transportation systems, high-speed internet, flooding abatement, and water well systems. Providing student loan forgiveness and reduction programs Institute policy protections for those who live in mobile homes Push for affordable rental housing Our Criminal Justice Agenda Currently, too many individuals, families, and communities suffer due to mass incarceration. Especially those who end up behind bars. They’ll go in with the prospect of being sentenced under a mandatory minimum. Then they’ll leave with the prospects of unemployment and low-wage work, despite having served their time in prison, which then costs us in terms of state assistance and loss of tax revenue. This is no way to treat our own. When our public safety and criminal justice system rely on smart, restorative practices rather than promoting high rates of imprisonment, then we improve safety for all. Delaware, let’s Dare to Act for: A restorative justice system, instead of a punitive-based system Repealing the death penalty Ending our cash bail system Taxing and regulating marijuana Ending the criminalization of private debt De-escalation training and demilitarizing the police Stopping mandatory minimums and excessive sentences for nonviolent crimes A culture of community policing Strengthening re-entry programs Dismantling the for-profit criminal justice system (and include retraining opportunities for personnel) Our Education Agenda We hear all the cliches about “children being the future” but words without action does not lead to excellence. We must invest in all children. Children in low-income areas and children of color should have access to high-quality education. When there is equity in education, then the playing field will become more leveled for all to find success in our State. Delaware, let’s Dare to Act for: High-quality universal public pre-K Affordable college education Equitable education funding to provide needed resources to all children Ending the school-to-prison pipeline Increasing teacher pay School apprenticeship and trade programs Diversity within the education system Ending For-Profit Management of Public Schools Our Environmental Justice Agenda Our environment thrives when we have a long-term plan for the future, instead of just thinking of today. Future generations deserve to live in a world even better than ours, so we have to be good stewards to bring about a sustainable tomorrow. Delaware, let’s Dare to Act for: Green jobs training for those who wish to transition Reinvestment of subsidies for fossil fuel companies into renewable energy companies Federal loan assistance for power plants to ensure they are structurally sound Ensuring all people have access to clean air, water, and green space Investment in public transportation and active transportation methods Reduction of pollution and health hazards in low-income and communities of color Preventing fracking and offshore drilling Federal investment in farms that focus on organic farming Our Good Government Agenda Government has an active role to play in improving people’s lives. For too long, politicians have used government to advance their own political gains and big-money interests. Through some common sense reforms we can make sure our government advances justice for all. Delaware, let’s Dare to Act for: Reducing fines and fees that disproportionately impact low-income people Ending Citizens United and reducing the amount of money in politics Protecting and expanding voting rights Early voting and same day voter registration in all elections Government contracts that are task-oriented and people-centric, rather than focused on corporate profits A new budget process to focus on long-term priorities instead of short-term spending An independent redistricting process Abolishing ICE Reinstating net neutrality Our Human Rights and Equity Agenda “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice” said Martin Luther King Jr. While we have made strides for fairness and equity, we still have a long way to go to ensure every child, community, and identity gets every opportunity this great state has to offer. Delaware, let’s Dare to Act for: Requiring large corporations to pay an “Equity Tax” for any workers receiving government assistance Fighting for protection and expansion of civil rights Standing against racial and religious bigotry Protecting the rights of those without a home Expanding LGBTQ rights (e.g. in the workplace, schools, etc.) Fully funding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Racial equity impact assessments when drafting and voting on policy A fair pathway to citizenship Supporting the Disability Integration Act of 2017 Our Financial Agenda Economic inequality hurts everyone, whether you’re a working family or a large company. “Trickle-down” policies don’t work, so we must focus on “middle out” economic policies. Right now wealth is concentrated in the hands of a select few families and large corporations, while families across our state struggle to make ends meet. This is unacceptable. We need to ensure our financial systems support the interests of the average American, rather than shareholders of large companies. Delaware, let’s Dare to Act for: Ensuring corporations pay their fair share of taxes A progressive tax system Taxing capital gains and dividends at the same level as income A Wall Street speculation tax Replacing the payroll tax cuts with targeted tax rebates to focus on increased hiring Reinstating Glass-Steagall to separate commercial banking from investment banking Simplifying regulations for small businesses and community banks Foster a “middle out” economy Our Gun Violence Reduction Agenda Everyday we have arguments about where to point the finger for the cause of gun violence. Yet we miss the most important fact, and that’s the fact that we lose innocent lives everyday. We need to balance the rights of individuals with the safety of the general public. We must enforce current laws and implement legislation in areas we are lacking. Whether a mass shooting or a steady stream of gun-related deaths in our neighborhoods, we are starting to become numb to them. We cannot delay, we must take vigorous action to handle the range of gun violence issues plaguing our communities. Delaware, let’s Dare to Act for: Banning high capacity assault weapons and magazines Prohibit firearms trafficking and institute stiffer penalties for straw purchases Encourage repeal of “Stand Your Ground” laws Expand preventative counseling and mental health treatment Establish a waiting period of 14 days for all firearm purchases Universal background checks for gun and ammo buyers National database for guns and ammo Our Military and Veterans Agenda Those of us who have served in the military or have family members who have served, often feel that we’re given lip service, but very little actual focus on our issues. Why do so many come home from their service unable to find a job? Why do so many struggle to receive even basic health care? We have to do better in supporting those who serve. Delaware, let’s Dare to Act for: Preventing privatization of the VA and expanded access to community health services Streamline the VA disability application process Preparing transition services for all military members to immediately move into the civilian workforce Support to families of active military members Maintaining caregiver programs and assistance Expand mental health services for veterans Advocate for preventative dental care for all veterans with disability ratings Enhance services for children of service members born with disabilities Ensure that military spending enhances the well-being of troops NOT corporations Our Agriculture and Rural Economy Agenda Too often we make policy that ignores our farmers and rural communities. We need thriving farms, healthy food, and clean water in all parts of our state. In particular we need to support our small operations as more and more mega-corporations take control. We need to protect families’ nutrition aid and important conservation programs. Delaware, let’s Dare to Act for: Shifting subsidies to small family farmers instead of large corporations Enforcing antitrust laws against agribusiness and food corporations Independent processing and distribution businesses Investment in broadband and high-speed internet services to rural areas Supporting community banks to improve access to capital and financial services Investment in research on how to enhance green farming techniques A program for migrant farmworkers to support the agricultural community Providing incentives to farmers that invest in green farming techniques Our Foreign Affairs Agenda We must exhaust all diplomatic solutions before resorting to military action. All too often the unintended consequences of military conflict leave behind remnants of crumbling infrastructure and human lives in need of repair. When legislators fail to properly consider the consequences of their foreign policy decisions, we risk American and foreign lives. We also risk our national security and the balance of power throughout the world. Broken governments and feelings of resentment create breeding grounds for terrorist ideology, broken alliances, and corporate globalization. If we work with our international partners we can end global poverty, while ensuring mutual prosperity and security. Delaware, let’s Dare to Act for: Emphasizing diplomacy first and making war a last resort Fair trade agreements rather than corporate trade agreements Building a peaceful and secure solution for Israel and Palestine Ending arms sales to authoritarian countries Working directly with developing countries to increase their self-sufficiency Strengthen international alliances to ensure mutual security and development	”
—Kerri Evelyn Harris' campaign website (2018)

Campaign finance summary

---

Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties. Depending on the election or state, this may represent only a portion of all the funds spent on their behalf. Satellite spending groups may or may not have expended funds related to the candidate or politician on whose page you are reading this disclaimer. Campaign finance data from elections may be incomplete. For elections to federal offices, complete data can be found at the FEC website. Click here for more on federal campaign finance law and here for more on state campaign finance law.

---

Kerri Evelyn Harris campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Delaware House of Representatives District 32	Won general	$29,598	$34,569
2022	Delaware House of Representatives District 32	Won general	$52,138	$44,104
2018	U.S. Senate Delaware	Lost primary	$183,527	$184,613
Grand total			$265,263	$263,287
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

Scorecards

See also: State legislative scorecards and State legislative scorecards in Delaware

A scorecard evaluates a legislator’s voting record. Its purpose is to inform voters about the legislator’s political positions. Because scorecards have varying purposes and methodologies, each report should be considered on its own merits. For example, an advocacy group’s scorecard may assess a legislator’s voting record on one issue while a state newspaper’s scorecard may evaluate the voting record in its entirety.

Ballotpedia is in the process of developing an encyclopedic list of published scorecards. Some states have a limited number of available scorecards or scorecards produced only by select groups. It is Ballotpedia’s goal to incorporate all available scorecards regardless of ideology or number.

Click here for an overview of legislative scorecards in all 50 states.  To contribute to the list of Delaware scorecards, email suggestions to [email protected].

2024

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2024, click [show].
In 2024, the Delaware State Legislature was in session from January 9 to June 30. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to business issues.

2023

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2023, click [show].
In 2023, the Delaware State Legislature was in session from January 10 to June 30.

See also

2024 Elections

What's on the ballot? U.S. President U.S. Congress U.S. Congress special elections State executives State legislatures State courts Ballot measures Municipal government School boards Election analysis hub

Government

Who represents me? U.S. Congress State executives State legislators State courts Ballot measures Municipal government School boards

Newsletters

The Daily Brew The Weekly Brew The Ballot Bulletin Checks and Balances Economy and Society Hall Pass Number of the Day Robe & Gavel

External links

Search Google News for this topic

Candidate

Delaware House of Representatives District 32

Website

Facebook

Instagram

Officeholder

Delaware House of Representatives District 32

Website

Facebook

Instagram

Personal

Facebook

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Andria Bennett (D)	Delaware House of Representatives District 32 2022-Present	Succeeded by -

[show]

Current members of the Delaware House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Melissa Minor-Brown

Majority Leader:Kerri Harris

Minority Leader:Timothy Dukes

Representatives

District 1

Nnamdi Chukwuocha (D)

District 2

Stephanie Bolden (D)

District 3

Josue Ortega (D)

District 4

Jeff Hilovsky (R)

District 5

Kendra Johnson (D)

District 6

Debra Heffernan (D)

District 7

Larry Lambert (D)

District 8

Sherae'a Moore (D)

District 9

Kevin Hensley (R)

District 10

Melanie Ross Levin (D)

District 11

Jeffrey Spiegelman (R)

District 12

Krista Griffith (D)

District 13

DeShanna Neal (D)

District 14

Claire Snyder-Hall (D)

District 15

Kamela Smith (D)

District 16

Franklin Cooke (D)

District 17

Melissa Minor-Brown (D)

District 18

Sophie Phillips (D)

District 19

Kimberly Williams (D)

District 20

Stell Selby (D)

District 21

Frank Burns (D)

District 22

Michael Smith (R)

District 23

Mara Gorman (D)

District 24

Edward Osienski (D)

District 25

Cyndie Romer (D)

District 26

Madinah Wilson-Anton (D)

District 27

Eric Morrison (D)

District 28

William Carson (D)

District 29

William Bush (D)

District 30

Shannon Morris (R)

District 31

Sean Lynn (D)

District 32

Kerri Harris (D)

District 33

Charles Postles (R)

District 34

Lyndon Dean Yearick (R)

District 35

Jesse Vanderwende (R)

District 36

Bryan Shupe (R)

District 37

Valerie Jones Giltner (R)

District 38

Ronald Gray (R)

District 39

Daniel Short (R)

District 40

Timothy Dukes (R)

District 41

Richard Collins (R)

Democratic Party (27)

Republican Party (14)